Graduate Certificate In Digital Design And Fabrication

The Department of Architecture offers a 12 credit-hour, Graduate Certificate in design computation and digital fabrication which encourages students to pursue a broad spectrum of inquiries in the translation of digital processes, while simultaneously working alongside industry partners in an open and collaborative environment. Through immersive projects deploying interdisciplinary, applied design and fabrication research, the certificate engages in immersive projects and research methods, which challenge existing modes of practice and design through state of the art technological innovation.

ARCH 594 - Immersive Practicum Seminar (3 credits)Self-directed, entrepreneurial, creative projects performed under the guidance of faculty advisors and in collaboration with industry partners. Students are encouraged to consider applied research potentials for projects. Prerequisite: graduate status, ARCH 581.

ARCH 634 - Advanced Fabrication Seminar (3 credits)Critical overview of current digital fabrication methods and tools for the design and production of artifacts of various scales and types. This course will expose students to understanding the basic principles behind the performance of materials and how this informs the production of physical assemblies and their impact on their immediate environment. Students will work to demonstrate the ability to comprehend and communicate the assembly of materials, systems, and components appropriate for design. Prerequisite: graduate status, ARCH 581.

TEDU 697 - Problems in Technology Education (1-3 credits)Independent study in advanced industrial or professional techniques.Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson. A total of 3 hours of credit may be earned.